Description
Enjoy flavorful and crispy chicken legs made in the air fryer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skin-on chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: Fresh or dried herbs (thyme, rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over chicken legs. Sprinkle with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned chicken legs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
- Check doneness with a meat thermometer; it should read 165°F (74°C). If desired, add an extra 5 minutes for additional crispiness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding fresh or dried herbs.
- Cooking times may vary based on your air fryer model.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken leg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg